公开(公告)号：US5706027A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-06

申请号：US475660

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: John Hilton ,  Stephan Roundtree ,  Hal Avery

Inventor： John Hilton ,  Stephan Roundtree ,  Hal Avery

IPC: B25J13/02 ,  B25J13/08 ,  G01L1/24 ,  G01L5/16 ,  G01L5/22 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G09G3/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/038 ,  B25J13/02 ,  B25J13/085 ,  G01L1/24 ,  G01L1/248 ,  G01L5/161 ,  G01L5/166 ,  G01L5/223 ,  G01L5/226 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  H01H2239/052

Abstract: A force and torque converter provides an electronic signal in response to at least one of an applied force and an applied torque. The converter includes a base, a movable member that provides movement relative to the base in response to the at least one of the applied force and the applied torque, a controlling mechanism, and a detection circuit. The controlling mechanism has a plurality of resilient mechanisms, connected to the base and co-acting with the movable member, that provide at least one of a restoring force and a restoring torque to the movable member in response to the at least one of the applied force and the applied torque. The controlling mechanism further includes a restraining member, disposed within the movable member, that restrains the movable member when the movable member is in contact with the restraining member. The detection circuit co-acts with the controlling mechanism, to detect the movement of the movable member relative to the base, and provide the electronic signal.

Abstract translation: 力和力矩转换器响应于施加的力和施加的扭矩中的至少一个来提供电子信号。 转换器包括基座，可移动构件，其响应于所施加的力和施加的扭矩中的至少一个提供相对于基座的移动，控制机构和检测电路。 控制机构具有连接到基座并与可动构件共同作用的多个弹性机构，其响应于所施加的至少一个而向可动构件提供恢复力和恢复扭矩中的至少一个 力和施加的扭矩。 所述控制机构还包括设置在所述可动部件内的限制部件，当所述可动部件与所述限制部件接触时，限制部件限制所述可动部件。 检测电路与控制机构共同作用，以检测可移动部件相对于基座的移动，并提供电子信号。

公开(公告)号：US5798748A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-25

申请号：US481650

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: John Hilton ,  Stephan Roundtree ,  Hal Avery

Inventor： John Hilton ,  Stephan Roundtree ,  Hal Avery

IPC: G01D18/00 ,  G01L5/16 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06G5/00

CPC classification number: G01D18/008 ,  G01L5/166 ,  G06F3/0312 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0338

Abstract: An apparatus provides an electronic signal in response to at least one of an applied force and an applied torque. The apparatus includes a detection device that detects movement of a movable member relative to a base, and provides the electronic signal, by driving a plurality of first sensor components. The detection device includes a control circuit having a first output that provides a digital control signal, and a first input for receiving a comparison signal, and a second output that provides the detection signal according to the comparison signal; a digital-to-analog converter having an input coupled to the first output of the control circuit, and an output that provides the drive signal in response to the digital control signal; and a measuring circuit having a first input coupled to the output of the digital-to-analog converter, a second input that receives a result signal from a plurality of second sensor components co-acting with the plurality of first sensor components, and an output coupled to the first input of the control circuit that provides the comparison signal, the plurality of first sensor components and the plurality of second sensor components co-acting with the controlling mechanism. The detection device is constructed using a method of constructing a printed circuit board assembly which includes the steps of: (A) forming a series of grooves in first PCB material to produce a bending region thereon; (B) bonding second PCB material to the first PCB material to produce a intermediate assembly, the second PCB material having an electrically conductive layer on one side; and (C) bending the intermediate assembly into the printed circuit board assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种装置响应于所施加的力和施加的扭矩中的至少一个来提供电子信号。 该装置包括检测可移动部件相对于基座的移动并通过驱动多个第一传感器部件来提供电子信号的检测装置。 检测装置包括具有提供数字控制信号的第一输出和用于接收比较信号的第一输入的控制电路和根据比较信号提供检测信号的第二输出; 具有耦合到控制电路的第一输出的输入的数模转换器，以及响应于数字控制信号而提供驱动信号的输出; 以及测量电路，其具有耦合到所述数模转换器的输出端的第一输入端;第二输入端，从与所述多个第一传感器部件共同作用的多个第二传感器部件接收结果信号，以及输出端 耦合到提供比较信号的控制电路的第一输入端，多个第一传感器部件和多个第二传感器部件与控制机构共同作用。 该检测装置使用构造印刷电路板组件的方法构成，该方法包括以下步骤：（A）在第一PCB材料中形成一系列凹槽以在其上产生弯曲区域; （B）将第二PCB材料粘合到第一PCB材料以产生中间组件，第二PCB材料在一侧具有导电层; 和（C）将中间组件弯曲成印刷电路板组件。

公开(公告)号：US5794823A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-18

申请号：US690553

申请日：1996-07-31

Applicant: Stephan Roundtree

Inventor： Stephan Roundtree

IPC: B67D1/14 ,  B65D83/00

CPC classification number: B67D1/1433 ,  B67D1/1466

Abstract: A limited action flow control fluid dispenser. The fluid dispenser includes a housing, a plunger positioned within the housing, and a nozzle. The housing has a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and a cavity. The plunger is longitudinally positioned within the cavity, and is slidable between a first position and a second position. The first position permits fluid flow from the fluid inlet through the cavity and out from the fluid outlet. The second position prevents fluid flow. The plunger includes first and second ends, a substantially uniformly concave section, a velocity reducing section, a sealing section, and a constant volume section. In operation, the plunger serves to reduce foaming in carbonated beverages, such as beer, and facilitate pressurization of the fluid delivery system. In another aspect of the present invention, a velocity reducing device is provided that includes a first end mated with the fluid inlet and a second end that is mated with a fluid supply line. Turbulence is created within the velocity reducing device to reduce the fluid velocity prior to entering the fluid dispenser.

Abstract translation: 有限动作流量控制流体分配器。 流体分配器包括壳体，位于壳体内的柱塞和喷嘴。 壳体具有流体入口，流体出口和空腔。 柱塞纵向地定位在空腔内，并且可在第一位置和第二位置之间滑动。 第一位置允许流体从流体入口流过空腔并从流体出口流出。 第二个位置可防止流体流动。 柱塞包括第一端和第二端，基本上均匀的凹形部分，减速部分，密封部分和恒定体积部分。 在操作中，柱塞用于减少诸如啤酒的碳酸饮料中的起泡，并且便于流体输送系统的加压。 在本发明的另一方面，提供一种减速装置，其包括与流体入口配合的第一端和与流体供应管线配合的第二端。 在减速装置内产生湍流，以在进入流体分配器之前降低流体速度。